Former Arsenal defender Martin Keown has claimed that new Bournemouth signing Jermain Defoe will inspire his team-mates this season.

Defoe joined Bournemouth on a free transfer this summer and, even at the age of 34, remains prolific in front of goal.

Keown told BBC Sport: “There is a sharpness to Jermain Defoe’s play that he has always had. He is hungry, he wants to keep proving that point. Eventually, I think it will get the better of him, but let’s take a look at him after the first two or three games. They have got a good man in the camp there. You get inspired by people around you and everyone wants to see Defoe in action.”